Resident teen diva Jessica Sanchez, whose powerhouse voice has brought the judges to their feet on several occasions this season, found herself facing elimination, having received the fewest votes.

The judges were flummoxed and forecasted that they intended to use their once-a-season “save” even before their official announcement, with Steven Tyler blurting out, “We’re going to use our card tonight, especially with an outcome like this.”

But as she launched into “Nobody’s Supposed to Be Here,” it was clear that Jessica didn’t get the memo. Thinking she was making her final performance, Jessica’s voice began to wobble and her eyes turned glassy as the judges rushed the stage.